Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Inbox Astronomy: Studying the Next Interstellar Interloper with Webb

INBOX ASTRONOMY

Studying the Next Interstellar Interloper with Webb

Release date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:00:00 AM EST

Studying the Next Interstellar Interloper with Webb



Scientists will learn about objects trespassing on our cosmic turf

So far, only two interstellar objects have been spotted buzzing through our solar system, but scientists think many more are lurking. When the next one is discovered, NASA's powerful new James Webb Space Telescope may have a ringside seat for analyzing this interloper. Webb will help astronomers learn about its composition, formation history, and home system. For the first time, scientists will get an up-close-and-personal view of something born outside our solar system.



Find additional articles, images, and videos at WebbTelescope.org



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